Ladies' Day at Aintree

THE Grand National festival began this week, ten years after an IRA bomb threat ruined the races. Today it's the turn of the infamous Ladies of Aintree to show off their fashion creations at 'Ladies' Day'. This traditional spectacle gives female race-goers the chance to show off their outlandish hats and dresses, created with one eye on capturing all the attention.

THE Grand National festival began this week, ten years after an IRA bomb threat ruined the races. Today it's the turn of the infamous Ladies of Aintree to show off their fashion creations at 'Ladies' Day'. This traditional spectacle gives female race-goers the chance to show off their outlandish dresses and milinary madness - all created with one eye on capturing all the attention. Take a look at some of the highlights in our gallery.